A micro-enterprise for all abilities | Mary Beth Connors | TEDxOshkosh скачать в хорошем качестве

A micro-enterprise for all abilities | Mary Beth Connors | TEDxOshkosh

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t... What if there were increased opportunities for those with disabilities to be employed as successful community citizens, instead of facing unemployment rates well in excess of that of others? This talk explores, through the lens of a novel, replicable, entrepreneurially-focused program developed in a public school system in Wisconsin, how young people with disabilities can prepare for a thriving, lifetime role the workforce. Mary Beth Connors is a now-retired speech language pathologist, with over 30 years of experience. Her final position with the Oshkosh Area School District was Transition Coordinator, a role that assists students who have individual education plans in high school to be college, career, and community ready once they graduate. As a part of that role, she was instrumental in developing the school district's micro-enterprise team, which supports businesses that offer authentic work experiences for students. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx